Chapter 9: Warning Letter

There’s a bloodied corpse laying on the floor with blood flowing through it, dirtying the clean floor. His face was brutally bashed as it could no longer be identified. There’s also a letter which was neatly placed on the corpse. I tried to shout out for help but it’s not worth it as they’ll call the police & my career would be ended because of the murder that I didn’t commit. So, I picked up the letter with trembling hands and I started reading it closely.

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Hello Alex! I hope, now you’ll get the message and think about it carefully because you know I can do whatever I say!

Sincerely,

R.h

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My breath hitched at the double meaning message to Alexander because I didn’t know who this could be?

I closed the door and reached out to my mobile phone, dialing Alexander’s number. He picked up on the second ring.

“Bell, hey, just hear me out once please...I can explain….” Alexander instantly started to explain but I didn’t care about anything at that moment.

“Alexander…!!” I was breathless & my voice cracked when I called his name.

“Bambina (baby), is everything okay?” He asked worriedly.

“No.” I replied back shakily because I was feeling light-headed.

“What happened? Where are you?” His voice was filled with concern. I felt him moving around on the other side.

“I…. I am in my apartment and someone….. someone sent a message for you...along with…. along with the…..” Tears welled up in my eyes.

“Hey, hey, take a deep breath, calm down & tell me what is it?” He asked me softly and I took a deep breath and it helped.

“It’s a letter for you with a blood…..bloodied corpse laying in front of my door.” I explained to him hesitantly.

“Okay, okay. I’m just coming over to you. Don’t panic and drink some water. You don’t have to open the door for anyone until I call you. Understood?” He instructed me and I nodded although I knew he couldn’t see me. “Understood!”

And then I ended the call, locked the front door and went in the kitchen to have some cold water for my ragging nerves. I changed my clothes, washed my make-up, loosen up my hair and then lay down on the couch, alerted. Alexander reached my location after 15 minutes, rang me from outside the door like he promised and when I opened the door he stepped inside & hugged me tightly. I clung to him like my life dependent on it. He also didn’t push me away but he moved a little bit so that he could close the door. We sat down and he kissed my forehead tenderly.

“Are you feeling better now?” He asked me softly & I hummed while inhaling his scent which always helps me in calming down.

“Okay and where’s the letter?” I pointed towards the kitchen counter in response.

“Okay let me see it.” He pulled away from me unwillingly and then went to take the letter from where I placed it. He came back and pulled me back to him, providing his warmth to my body which was quite helpful in my dizzy state. He read the letter calmly and then he made some calls to people instructing them about the corpse.

“Alex?” I addressed him and he looked down at me.

“Si amore mio?” (Yes, my love)

“What will happen now? What do these people want from you?” I asked fearfully and he squeezed me gently then dropped a kiss on my head.

“You’re coming with me to my place and I know how to deal with these kinds of people so you don’t have to worry yourself. I’ll handle everything & I promised you that I’ll protect you against the world.” He assured me and I nuzzled my face into his torso, more. After a while, he helped me in packing my things and then we left the place along with my suitcase and the letter.

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I woke up with a startle because of the horrible nightmare. Alexander was instantly by my side, hugging me tightly for comfort. My body relaxed in his warmth and I sighed deeply.

“It’s all going to be okay. I’m here!” He spoke to me softly, reassuring me that he’ll fix everything and at that moment, I believed in whatever he said because I wanted to. When he tried to pull away from me, I protested & he chuckled.

“Do you want to sleep like that, princess?” He joked lightly & I smiled at him.

“If I would say ‘Yes’ then what would you do?” I teased him and he laughed.

“I can do anything in my power just to make you happy.” He spoke lovingly while looking into my eyes & I blushed.

“I…. Can you do me a favour?” I asked hesitantly & he nodded.

“Can you…. Can you lay down with me until I fall asleep?” At my question, a wide grin stretched on his lips.

“Yes I can, beautiful!” And then we both laid down while hugging each other. He caressed my head tenderly, dropped light kisses from time to time on it & I fell asleep while listening to his heartbeat.

The next morning when I woke up, Alexander was embracing me tightly from behind and his face was nuzzled in my chest snoring lightly. I caressed his face while examining his handsome features closely after such a long time. His sharp jaw-line, pointed nose, full pink lips, wide forehead, thick eyebrows and long, naturally curled eyelashes. I loved his dimple which appeared only on his left cheek when he smiled genuinely.

“Bell,.....” He murmured in his sleep and my exploring fingers stopped midway.

“Bella….p...please don’t leave….me….,” He was talking to me in his sleep and a wide grin spread on my lips.

“I can’t!” I whispered in his ear and then tried to free myself from his strong embrace. When I succeeded, I replaced my body with a pillow and then went to the bathroom, did my business, changed into a tank top paired with cropped jeans, then headed to the kitchen to cook something for both of us.

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The penthouse was quite luxurious & offered stunning 360-degree views of Central Park and New York City. My place was luxurious but less than what he had here. I was sure that it was worth billions. After a tour of the place, I found the kitchen and started doing my work. When I was in the middle of mixing some cream for the pancakes, Alexander showed up naked; standing at the kitchen’s entrance. I yelped and he jumped up.

“What, Bell.” He said with annoyance and I looked away from his glorious naked form, busying myself in pouring cream on the pancakes rather than drooling over that God-like creature standing at some distance from me.

“I…..uh… you scared the shit out of me.” I covered up and he nodded his head in understanding.

“It’s fine. I came here looking for you as well as due to the delicious odor which woke me up from my sleep.” He explained while smiling at me and I forced my eyes to stay on his face without wandering down.

“Ehmm...you should put on some clothes because the breakfast is ready!” I announced awkwardly and he smirked.

“Well…. I don’t plan to put on something or specifically anything.” He said and my breath hitched. He started moving towards me and I backed away from his preceding form. When my hip hit the counter, he didn’t take a minute in cornering me.

“Alex….wh..what are you doing?” I stammered and he leaned in so that his breath was hitting my lips.

“Nothing.” He replied innocently and I stared up at him. He was also looking into my eyes with intensity & heat. His manhood was nudging my right thigh and only my jeans were separating the hot skin from the direct contact.

“The… breakfast.. please at least put on your boxers.” I spoke pleadingly and he chuckled.

“I am hungry but not for the breakfast you prepared.” He winked at me and I blushed.

“Alex.” I put my hands on his chest and his muscles clenched under my touch. He closed his eyes and rested his forehead on mine.

“Oh baby!” And then he did the unexpected. He thrust his hips, fucking my thigh.